ORTHOBOOKS.ORG

Orthobooks.org is a sub-site of Global-HELP, a non-profit affordable health-care publications organization.

 

Below is a list of HELP's current publications in orthopaedics. Please feel free to visit HELP's other subjects, from Cerebral Palsy to Clubfoot, Plastic Surgery, and Wound Care.

 

All of our titles are currently free of charge in downloadable PDF format. A number of publications are also printed and available at cost when used in developing countries and affordably priced for use elsewhere in the world.

 

For information about translating or republishing material, please click here.

 

Bibliography Of Orthopaedic Problems In Developing Countries

A member of HELP's Orthopaedic Board, Dr. David Spiegel provides a current annotated bibliography of common orthopaedic problems seen in developing countries.
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Cerebral Palsy For Families

Drs. Nadire Berker and Selim Yalçin offer basic information about Cerebral Palsy for families.
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Cerebral Palsy: Treatment & Rehabilitation

Drs. Nadire Berker and Selim Yalçin, members of HELP's Turkish Board, discuss a team treatment approach to Cerebral Palsy.
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Chronic Osteomyelitis In Children

Originally published in the "Techniques In Orthopaedics," this article reviews the pathophysiology, natural history, and treatment options for children with chronic osteomyelitis within the context of a developing world setting.
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Clubfoot Guide For Parents

A companion flyer to the book "Clubfoot: Ponseti Management".
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Clubfoot: Ponseti Management

This book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, his Iowa colleagues, and others.
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¿Como Lo Hago En Ortopedia Y Traumatologia Pediatrica?

Originally published by a hospital in Argentina, this syllabus focuses on the non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic approach for the treatment of young patients and surgical reconstruction of adolescents.
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Hip Ultrasonography

Selim Yalçin has prepared the Turkish translation of this famous method of Hip Ultrasonography by Professor Graf.
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Nonoperative Management Of Pediatric Upper Extremity Fractures Or 'Don't Throw Away The Cast'

First published in "Techniques In Orthopaedics," the article discusses specific techniques for the nonoperative management of upper extremity fractures in pediatric patients.
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Orthopaedic Techniques In The Management Of The Residua Of Paralytic Poliomyelitis

An article originally published in the "Techniques In Orthopaedics," Hugh G. Watts illustrates the social problems of Paralytic Poliomyelitis immunization.
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Remodelling Of Fractures In Children [Poster]

A helpful resource in poster form for professionals involved in the remodelling of children's fractures.
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Sequelae Of Septic Arthritis Of The Hip

An extensive look at hip septic arthritis, particularly in children in neglected communities who may be treated in its later stages.
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Skeletal Dysplasia [Poster]

A comprehensive but concise poster filled with information for those who work to help people with skeletal dysplasia.
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Spina Bifida For Families

Members of HELP's Turkish Board, Drs. Nadire Berker & Selim Yalçin provide basic information about Spina Bifida for families.
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Spina Bifida: Treatment & Rehabilitation

The book covers the neurosurgical, orthopaedic, urologic, and rehabilitation aspects of the condition and is filled with approximately 250 pictures, photographs, and illustrations.
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Steenbeek Brace For Clubfoot

The Steenbeek Foot Abduction Brace is a device to maintain the extreme foot abduction in children with treated clubfeet, forming an integral part of the Ponseti Method of Clubfoot Treatment, which targets new-born babies with clubfeet.
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The HELP Guide To Cerebral Palsy

Drs. Nadire Berker and Selim Yalçin have created an excellent publication providing an overview of the diagnosis and management of Cerebral Palsy.
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The Neglected Clubfoot

An article originally published in the "Techniques In Orthopaedics," which provides a practical algorithmic approach developed by the author over a six-year span of full-time work in Uganda, East Africa.
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Tuberculosis Of The Musculoskeletal System

An article from the "Techniques In Orthopaedics" reviewing the pathophysiology, clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment options for osteoarticular tuberculosis.
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What Parents Should Know About Flatfeet, Intoeing, Bent Legs, And Shoes For Children

Available in several formats, this title provides information for families about common developmental variations in infants and children.
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Reprinting & Translating

 

1. Copying and printing HELP publications for personal use is encouraged.

 

2. Reprinting or copying for commercial purposes is not acceptable and considered illegal.

 

3. We welcome partnerships with other organizations to reprint or translate our publications. HELP will provide original files, images, and print-quality PDF files to partners to make certain the high quality is maintained.

 

4. HELP requires that the original format be preserved and credit given authors and contributors, and also asks for additional information about the purpose of the reprinting and the numbers of copies to be printed.

 

5. Sponsorship of new publications is shared.

 

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